Upcoming Online Workshops for Small Fruit Growers
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Durham County is offering an online workshop series presenting best management practices for growing blueberries, strawberries, and caneberries (blackberries and raspberries).
Workshop 1: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
February 23, 2021 – 6–7:30 p.m.
This online workshop will feature three NC State Extension specialists presenting information about insects and diseases of small fruit to manage these pests for a successful growing season.
- Dr. Hannah Burrack – Small Fruit Insect Pests
- Dr. Sara Villani – Caneberry Diseases
- Dr. Bill Cline – Blueberry Diseases
Event is free, registration is required
Workshop 2: Varieties and Management Practices
March 1, 2021 – 6–7:30 p.m.
This workshop will feature NC State Extension specialists presenting information on variety trials and best management practices for growing small fruit.
- Dr. Gina Fernandez – Caneberries
- Dr. Bill Cline – Blueberries
- Dr. Mark Hoffman – Strawberries
- Wayne E. Mitchem – Weed Management
Event is free, registration is required